CPS Conservatorship Caseworker

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services seeks a Conservatorship Worker I to manage cases after children are removed, ensuring safety and permanency. You will coordinate services, conduct home visits, and work with courts and kinship providers to plan for a permanent, safe living arrangement.

Role requires strong communication, documentation, and ability to travel for visits, with on-call duties and after-hours work as needed. A Bachelor's in Social Work or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Receive cases after children are removed and monitor care under CPS conservatorship.
• Assess each child’s needs and refer for testing, evaluations, or services.
• Collaborate with families, kinship providers, and legal parties to plan permanency.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Risk assessment

Travel capability

On-call availability

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services seeks a Conservatorship Worker I to manage cases after children are removed, ensuring safety and permanency. You will coordinate services, conduct home visits, and work with courts and kinship providers to plan for a permanent, safe living arrangement.

Role requires strong communication, documentation, and ability to travel for visits, with on-call duties and after-hours work as needed. A Bachelor's in Social Work or related field is preferred.